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GU05 AEC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,017 mi
Last recorded207,017 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 207,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 198,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 193,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 193,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 189,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section Of Pipe That Joins To Flexible Brake Hose Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 188,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Fading (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Zone 'A' Less Than 10mm And Damage Outside Zone 'A' Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 188,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking Brake Pedal Reaches Floor (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Fading (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Zone 'A' Less Than 10mm And Damage Outside Zone 'A' Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 187,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack at join with rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 179,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust fractured by spark arrester

Pass 20 Feb 2016 170,193 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 170,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pad locking pin hanging out (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pad pin not driven home (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,803 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,396 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALL

Fail 10 Feb 2010 81,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,175 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GU05 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 AEC registered?

GU05 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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